Travel Information

By plane to Barcelona Airport and from there to Girona

by bus or train (from Barcelona Sants)

There are two ways to reach Girona from BCN airport: by bus or by train.

By bus

The bus service from the Barcelona airport “El Prat” to Girona city is run by the company Sagalés Airport Line. The trip lasts 1.30h, and the price is 19€. You can make the reservation or see the timetable at https://www.sagalesairportline.com/en.

By train

Please note: There is no direct train to Girona from Barcelona airport.

Airport to the City Center Train Station (Barcelona Sants)

• If arriving at Terminal 2 (T2): Walk to the airport train station and take the R2 Nord (Rodalies) commuter train toward Barcelona. Get off at Barcelona-Sants (approx. 20-minute ride).

• If arriving at Terminal 1 (T1): Take the free shuttle bus outside the terminal to T2, then catch the R2 Nord train.

High-Speed Train to Girona

• From Barcelona-Sants, follow the signs for High-Speed trains (AVE / AVANT).

• Board a train to Girona. The high-speed journey takes just 38 to 40 minutes.

• Tip: It is highly recommended to book AVE/AVANT tickets in advance via the official Renfe website to secure a seat and a lower fare, especially during peak commute hours.

• Note: you cannot purchase high-speed train tickets (AVE or AVANT) to Girona from the standard regional ticket machines at the airport. To buy a high-speed train ticket directly at Barcelona Sants, head to the staffed ticket office and take a number from the automated machine. Wait for your number to appear on the digital screens before approaching the assigned window

The Regional Train (Regional / MD)

If attendees miss their pre-booked high-speed train or want maximum schedule flexibility without booking in advance.

• At Barcelona Sants, purchase a ticket for the Regional / MD (Media Distancia) train to Girona.

• These tickets cannot sell out and do not need to be booked weeks in advance. The train ride takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• Note: You can buy a combined ticket right at the airport station machine that covers both the airport line and the regional connection to Girona. 

You can find timetables and prices here: https://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/index.html

By train

The City of Girona is well linked by rail with numerous trains to and from EUROPE. Girona high-speed railway station is in the middle of the Barcelona- France line, with international high-speed services operated by Renfe and SNCF.

For further information:
Tel. +34 912 320 320
https://www.renfe.com/es/en

By car

Girona connects directly with Europe and Barcelona with Motorway AP-7 and National Highway A-2. There also exists a coach-lines providing service from a wide range of European cities with a stop in the bus station of Girona

Additional travel options:

Girona-Costa Brava Airport

Girona-Costa Brava airport is located at approximate 12 kilometers from Girona. This airport receives direct flights from many airports in Europe, mainly by the Ryanair Company. Pay attention: The companies write Girona-Costa Brava (Barcelona) as the name of the airport.

The trip between the airport of Girona and the city can be done by taxi or by bus.

There is a bus line that covers the route from the airport to Girona city center. Bus departures are every hour from 5.30 am to 0.30 am (you can find the timetable on the following Link). The ticket sales office is located on the ground floor, in the arrivals hall, beside the car hire offices. The price is 2’75€ one-way ticket.

If you take a taxi, the price can be around 30€ to 35€.

https://www.sagales.com/en

Aeroport de Perpinyà-Rivesaltes

Perpignan’s small airport is just 110 km / 68 mi from Girona. There is good motorway access to Girona, and several coach companies offer a regular service.